Labyrinth at Shoalwater Bay
“Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” Matthieu Ricard
There are places to go and places I’ve been,
and many worlds I’ve ever dreamed,
but none compare to the winding path
that leads to inner life and being,
to the eye a gentle path,
to the heart a formidable journey,
the mindful quest is the greatest quest of all.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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Embracing imperfection with faith, flannel, & fresh air
Creativity meeting intrinsic memories
A community page for those inspired by nature.
Sarah Torribio and her right brain. Music. Musings. Writing. Style.
Relax! Let your eyes wander and quiet your mind with some visual therapy. A picture is always more than you can see. You will also find my own illustrations, animations and sometimes short stories. You never know what you will find so make sure to come back.
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Love this maze, Paul and your lovely poem
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Thank you so much.
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You describe life’s journey beautifully.
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Thank you Winnie, that is encouraging.
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You’re welcome, Paul. I really love the poem.
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🙂
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Have you walked a labyrinth? I have not.
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Yes I regularly walk them, I find them helpful. You must find one and have a go.
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The first one I saw was all bible and I could not stomach it. The next we’re not but for some reason afraid. I would not be now, as long as not religion based.
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Just ignore any script or directives and simply walk it, don’t be held captive by any additions. Those who live near rivers or ocean can draw one in the sand, but there are many that are not religious – that is – they are offered to all.
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I will look. Thx
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Lovely Labyrinth, meaningful poem Paul.
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Thank you Helene, appreciate your wonderful response
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My pleasure Paul.
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You’ve summed up the meaning of walking the Labyrinth. Well done.
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Thank you very much for that 🙂
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well written and I am a huge fan of MR, his photo book kept me going when things were tough! He, his life and creative works are well worth exploring 🙂
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I would agree 😉
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Wow.. Beautiful!❤
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Thank you so much Richa 🙂
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Beautiful
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Many thanks 🙂
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A wonderful and profound poem. I like the simplicity of the Shoalhaven Labyrinth – a simple outer form that leads to great inner complexity – your poem has the same tone.
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Thank for such a thoughtful and reflective response Suzanne, much appreciated 🙂
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You speak, for me.
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That is a mighty compliment, thank you for sharing that.
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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Many thanks 😊
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Simple yet profound.
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Yes indeed!
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I am very happy about the daily poems, although sometimes they are difficult for me to understand. Because English is not my native language. But today even more connects us the common love for the labyrinth.
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Erwin, thank you so much, we do have that wonderful connection, and I want to thank you too for the connection we have maintained. 🙂 Thanks for sticking with it.
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A never-ending journey.
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Yes, and the key is never to look for the arriving, but I’m sure you know that. 🙂
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Kind of. 🙂
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🙂
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So true. The journey within is the journey profound.
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Yes, and the only real journey in my experience, thank you for sharing.
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Yes indeed.
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So true and I love the labyrinth and love walking it as a tool of journey into oneself and or God
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Yes I thought you’d resonate with this one.
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